Needlework Kit-Maori Taniko #3

Taniko is a decorative technique used on the borders of kakaru or korowai - traditional Maori woven cloaks. The design you see here is inspired by taniko bands and the borders on traditional Cook Island mats. They also echo the feathers found on prestigious kahu huruhuru feathered cloaks.

The kits come with backing fabric, red, black and feather embroidery floss, needle and stitch guide plus the framing mat and backing card so your artwork is ready to frame.

These Taniko needlework art pieces, designed by Wrapt in New Zealand, are completed in traditional red and black and feature a feather like yarn that stands out from the stitching giving the piece a 3D effect. They are a fantastic souvenir or memento of New Zealand and the unique cultures of the South Pacific.